Physical Status Modifier (For Anesthesia)
Many offices are not using the modifier to tell the insurance company the health of the patient. If you are not receiving payment use the correct modifier for each patient….
Many offices are not using the modifier to tell the insurance company the health of the patient. If you are not receiving payment use the correct modifier for each patient….
This form is used to evaluate the conditions that may or may not qualify patients for coverage of medically necessary orthodontic services. Medically Necessary Orthodontia related to the Pediatric Dental…
Medicare’s dental coverage is limited. If you have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), you won’t be covered for most dental services and supplies, including: Dental exams Routine cleanings…
Theresa Pablos, associate editor at DrBicuspid.com, wrote a great article called, Keep Thinking You Don’t Need To Worry About Medicare. Take a look at it. Why is this important? Daily…
Most dentists don’t realize how frequently they see patients who have had an accident or trauma affect their dental health. Of course we are all familiar with the frantic calls…
Sometimes, one of the most difficult parts of performing dental surgery is helping your patients figure out how they’re going to pay for it. You see a deteriorating oral health…
You’ve probably heard that medical insurance will only cover restorative treatments or dental prosthetics if they repair damage from a traumatic injury. While it’s true that medical insurance always covers…
DO YOU BILL MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY DENTAL PROCEDURES performed in your dental practice? If so, it’s important to understand the changes to the CDT codes for 2018. If you…